Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 52-1632305

The Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 in Washington, DC by Evelyn Y. Davis, an advocate for shareholder rights and corporate governance reform. The foundation is currently based in Dallas, Texas and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$30K

-99.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$17.2M

+235.1% YoY

Grant Count

-22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.5M

+330.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $488K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker that accepts applications.

Grant Range

$100,000–$2.0M

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has funded organizations across multiple regions, with notable activity in Washington, DC; Virginia; Louisiana; Maryland; and Washington State.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $10.0M (40%)

District of Columbia $8.6M (35%)

Louisiana $2.6M (11%)

New York $2.0M (8%)

North Carolina $350K (1%)

Massachusetts $285K (1%)

Minnesota $250K (1%)

Washington $250K (1%)

+3 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreBrightonChapel HillChesapeakeHartfordLouisvilleMinneapolisNew OrleansNew YorkNorfolkSeattleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024:

Total assets: $30,238
Total revenues: $6,067,463
Total expenses: $17,343,077
Investment income and dividends: $307,405

2023:

Total assets: $11.3M
Total giving: $5.1M

2022:

Total assets: $14.5M
Total giving: $1.7M

2021:

Total assets: $14.7M
Total giving: $760,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$30,238	$11,294,539	$14,921,918
Revenue	$6,067,463	$1,583,932	$598,374
Expenses	$17,343,077	$5,268,850	$155,517
Qualifying Distributions	$17,230,059	$5,182,196	$55,275
Net Investment Income	$5,991,297	$1,481,738	$483,917
Distributable Amount	$488,256	$848,674	$894,383

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trinity College of Washington Dc ($4,600,000), Pbs Newshour Student Reporting - Weta ($4,050,000), Hampton Roads Educational Telcom Svcs ($2,500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$2,000,000
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$1,275,000
TRINITY COLLEGE OF WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$4,600,000
PBS NEWSHOUR STUDENT REPORTING - WETA ARLINGTON, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$4,050,000
HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELCOM SVCS NORFOLK, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$2,500,000
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$1,000,000
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$1,750,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA	TRUSTEE	1	$104,228

Contact Information

Location: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Telephone: 888-866-3275
EIN: 52-1632305

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker that accepts applications. **2024 Giving:** • Total giving: $5.1M • Number of grants: 9 • Median grant: $275,000 • Grant range: $100,000–$2.0M **2023 Giving:** • Total giving: $5.1M • Number of grants: 9 • Median grant: $275,000 **2022 Giving:** • Total giving: $1.7M • Number of grants: 8 • Median grant: $200,000 • Women's Sports Foundation: $2,000,000 • Xavier University of Louisiana: $1,750,000 • American University: $1,275,000 • WETA: $2,000,000 • Hampt…

Where does Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation make grants?

The foundation has funded organizations across multiple regions, with notable activity in Washington, DC; Virginia; Louisiana; Maryland; and Washington State.

What size grants does Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation award?

In 2024, Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $17.2M — an average of about $2.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $488K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation's EIN?

Suc Tua Evelyn Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1632305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.